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Add to SafariWhen comparing Razer DeathAdder Elite vs Roccat Savu, the Slant community recommends Razer DeathAdder Elite for most people. In the question“What is the best gaming mouse?” Razer DeathAdder Elite is ranked 2nd while Roccat Savu is ranked 44th. The most important reason people chose Razer DeathAdder Elite is:
The DeathAdder gaming mouse has a simple design and ergonomics that makes it comfortable for a wide variety of hand sizes and grips.
Specs
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Pros
Pro Comfortable for most sizes of hands and grips
The DeathAdder gaming mouse has a simple design and ergonomics that makes it comfortable for a wide variety of hand sizes and grips.
Pro 16,000 CPI sensor
The new Avago ADNS-S3989 optical sensor used in the Razer DeathAdder Elite gaming mouse allows for a whopping 16,000 CPI.
Pro Comfortable for large hands
With dimensions, 127 mm/5.00” x 70 mm/2.76” x 44 mm/1.73”, DeathAdder is just a bit bigger than an everyday mouse.
Pro Two side buttons in an easily accessible yet unobtrusive position
The two side buttons on this gaming mouse are programmable and have the exact same actuation as the left and right mouse buttons. They are also placed well where they are easy to access but are also unobtrusive.
Pro Reasonably lightweight at 105 grams
At 105 grams, the Razer DeathAdder Elite gaming mouse is reasonably lightweight.
Pro Synapse is well-designed driver software
Synapse can be a useful tool by saving a users setting to the cloud automatically, setting do not need to be remembered upon re-installs or using a friend's PC.
Pro Cable braiding protects it from accidental damage
The DeathAdder Elite gaming mouse has a 2.13m braided cable, that helps prevent kinking, curling and protects the cable prolonging life of mouse.
Pro Left and right-click buttons have a concave that helps fingers stay in place
The concave design of the left and right mouse buttons allows for fingers to stay comfortably in place .
Pro Rubber textured sides that help grip the mouse
Pro 5 Independently programmable buttons
All five buttons on the device are independently programmable with the Synapse software.
Pro 16.8 million customizable color options
The mouse's software allows for a wide selection of solid color options as well as colors that rotate.
Pro Price-quality balance
Not expensive and multi-functional.
Pro High quality
Can survive after been drenched with coffee
Pro A lightweight braided cable
Roccat Savu has a lighter than usual braided cable that helps prevent kinking, curling and protects the cable prolonging life of mouse.
Pro Accurate 4000 CPI optical sensor
The mouse has an accurate 4000 CPI optical sensor. No angle snapping, no acceleration, no prediction.
Pro Great grip provides good control over the mouse
A high quality rubberized grip on top and a sweat-proof grip material on the sides provides good control over the mouse.
Pro Full Linux support
Roccat has good Linux drivers.
Pro Roccat Talk informs which profile is selected when switched
Pro Easy+Shift allows for double mouse actions
Pro Good driver software
Pro Accomodating thumb rest
Pro Good build quality
The mouse weights 90g.
Pro Good for smaller hands
Cons
Con Rubber textured sides come off.
After prolonged use, the glue used to attach rubber textured sides no longer bind the sides.
Con Requires signing in and connecting to a server before the mouse can be used to its full potential
To get the latest drivers or edit settings, you have to download "synapse", an online cloud device updater and profile storage application. You have to register an account with your email and have it running in the background constantly for changes to take effect.
Con Scroll wheel squeaks
When scrolling using the mouse wheel, an annoying squeaking occurs. Surprisingly, this is a more common complaint than one would think... Google it.
Con Poor build quality, or longevity of product
Often need to get a replacement.
Con Distracting lights
Although the lights on the mouse look nice, they may bother or be distracting to some people. If they are too distracting, they can be turned off but that does require proprietary software that many do not like having installed.
Con Reports of non-slip grip wearing off within a year
The soft touch coating does not last and will wear easily.
